​FRANK Talks

FRANK Talks are face-to-face conversations on ideas that matter, led by a humanities scholar/expert on the topic. The goal of FRANK Talks is to inspire people to practice the skills of citizenship - to listen respectfully and engage thoughtfully with one another on issues that affect our communities. Join us to discuss important issues with the opportunity to put them in context, weigh facts, and consider different points of view.

​Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and Social Media

with Dr. Kathy Nakagawa, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation

Many parents and educators avoid conversations about race and racism with their children and students, yet young people are regularly exposed to images, stories, videos and statements that reflect racial societal attitudes. So how do we develop a "racial literacy" to have these conversations?

​Immigrants and the American Dream: We the People Today and Tomorrow

with Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

The United States of American has long touted itself as a land of immigrants and has grown phenomenally from migration since its beginnings in an ever expanding global economy. Yet the source and substance of immigration have been topics of continuous debate.